Thesis Prize in Health and Society
About the Prize
The Health and Society program, with support from the Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute for Clinical Excellence, awards an annual prize to the best undergraduate theses or capstone projects written about a topic that explores health and/or medicine from a social sciences perspective, broadly conceived.
Prizes are awarded to the two BA/BS theses that exemplify the highest quality of originality, disciplinary rigor, and relevance to health and society. Students enrolled in any program of study in the College are encouraged to apply.
Submission Details
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Deadline: Noon, Wednesday, May 7, 2025
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Two prize recipients will receive $500 each
To submit a thesis for consideration, please:
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Fill out the online BA/BS Thesis submission form fields and upload a PDF of your thesis; and
- Have your thesis adviser or BA/BS preceptor send a letter of recommendation to hlth@uchicago.edu by the May 7 deadline.
Congratulations to the 2025 Prize Recipients
Health and Society Thesis Prize
Sofia E. (History)
Gateway to the Nuclear Age: The Politics of Radioactive Waste Remediation in St. Louis, 1942-2025
The Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute for Clinical Excellence Prize
Janice C. (Sociology)
Reframing Old-Age Poverty in Korea: The Role of Age Distribution in Shaping Poverty Measures
Please contact hlth@uchicago.edu with questions.